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Bed and breakfasts · Ghent · ★★★★

Schopenhauer

📍 Ajuinlei 8, Elisabethbegijnhof-Papegaai, 9000 Ghent, Belgium · Show on map

Very good262 reviews8.9
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  • Internet
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Non-smoking

About the property

Set in a townhouse in the heart of historical Ghent, a 5-minute walk from St Nicholas’ Church, the Belfry and Gravensteen’s castle, you can find Schopenhauer. Offering free WiFi, this property also comprises wellness facilities and bicycle rental services.

Rooms feature a seating area and a coffee machine. Each unit comes with a private bathroom with a bath or shower, a hairdryer, free toiletries and bathrobes. Some rooms have their own hammam and are air-conditioned.

For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, guests can visit one of the many establishments in the immediate surroundings.

The Schopenhauer is 600 metres from St Bavo’s Cathedral and 1.2 km from St Peter’s Square and Abbey. It is 2.8 km from the bed and breakfast to Ghent St Peter’s Train Station. From here, you can travel to Bruges (35 minutes) and Brussels (45 minutes).

Type
Bed and breakfasts ★★★★4-star rating
Location
GhentEast-Flanders
Guest rating
8.9 / 10Very good · 262 reviews
Check-in
from 16:00until 22:00
Check-out
by 11:30
Pets
Not allowed
Languages spoken
English, French, Dutch

Accepted payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Maestro
  • Bancontact

Good to know

  • Please inform Schopenhauer of your expected arrival time at the latest at 12:00 on the day of arrival. You can contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
  • Please inform Schopenhauer in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Prices and availability

Pick your check-in then check-out date and we work out the price of your stay. Price per night for 2 adults, from Booking.com.

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Rooms and units

Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

Facilities and services

  • Internetfree
  • Airport shuttleextra charge
  • Terrace
  • Non-smoking

Wellness

  • Hammam

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room amenities

  • Clothes rack
  • Socket near the bed

Bedroom

  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Living Area

  • Desk
  • Dining area
  • Seating area
  • Sofa

Internet

  • Internet services free

Food & Drink

  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Wine/champagne extra charge

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

View

  • View

General

  • Adults only
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Services

  • Airport shuttle extra charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Shuttle service extra charge

Activities

  • Bicycle rental extra charge
  • Temporary art galleries

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms

From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.

Guest ratings

8.9 Very good262 reviews

Rated higher than 60% of rated properties in Ghent

Highlights

  • Location
  • Staff
  • Value for money
  • Staff 9.5+0.7
  • Facilities 8.9+0.3
  • Cleanliness 9.0+0.2
  • Comfort 9.1+0.4
  • Value for money 8.8+0.4
  • Location 9.8+0.8
  • Wi-Fi 9.0

Average in Ghent · 353 rated properties

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

9.5 ExceptionalAverage of these 10 reviews

  • KaiNetherlands · 5 Feb 2026 9Exceptional

    Excellent

    Liked : It was a beautiful, serene, clean stay and I would love to stay again. Perfect location in the city center too. Communication and check in were easy as well.

    Disliked : All was good.

    • Solo traveller
    • Wellness Suite with private Hammam
  • ShkodaNetherlands · 20 Jan 2026 10Exceptional

    Best experience!

    Liked : Amazing location, little garden, quietness and the hammam! Super vibe and kind welcome from the owner. We really felt like valued friends. Will definitely come again and stay at Schopenhauer again.

    • Wellness Suite with private Hammam
  • StuartUnited Kingdom · 29 Oct 2025 9Exceptional

    Liked : Quirky little lovely place like being in an art gallery. Comfy bed and the deep sunken bath was a nice touch. Good location

    • Honeymoon Suite
  • FrankIreland · 24 Oct 2025 9Exceptional

    A most interesting property

    Liked : Really interesting place and right beside the centre if the city

    Disliked : I least liked the bed which was built into the floor. Once I figured out the best technique for getting in and out of it, all was fine.

    • Honeymoon Suite
  • JeroenNetherlands · 6 Oct 2025 9Exceptional

    Very romantic setting

    Liked : Great location, spacious room, romantic and unique design

    • Honeymoon Suite
  • SimonBelgium · 21 Jul 2025 10Exceptional

    Very calming place if you visit Gent

    Liked : Eric is one of the best hosts you could ever dream to have! Even tho, there was a slight inconfort for us in the beginning, Eric insisted to make it right for us, it was wonderful!

    Seriously, this has been so relaxing for us, it took me one week to come back from this trip and write this review.

    The place is also right in the center, next to the canal, you'll be in the right place to visit the city!

    For sure, if we come back to Gent, we'll stay with him.

    Thank for everything! We look forward to our Antwerp at your other place!

    Disliked : Nothing much, Eric made it right arranging another room for us with the initial incomfort we had in the first room at the base floor.
    Thank you again for doing this!

    • Wellness Suite with private Hammam
  • SaraUnited Kingdom · 27 Apr 2025 10Exceptional

    Liked : Comfy room and bed.
    Lovely bathroom.
    Water and tea and coffee making facilities in the room.
    Fabulous breakfast.
    The location was spot on.

    • Group of friends
    • Honeymoon Suite
  • MartinUnited Kingdom · 24 Mar 2025 10Exceptional

    Gem in Ghent

    Liked : Absolutely brilliant...perfect location and the staff were exceptional...breakfast was awesome..

    • Honeymoon Suite
  • PatrickBelgium · 9 Oct 2024 9Exceptional

    Peaceful bubble in the heart of Ghent

    Liked : Amazing Welcome. Easy and very friendly. Plus the place is so peaceful (room at the ground floor) with a steam facility and a nice backyard. Thank you.

    Disliked : none

    • Wellness Suite with private Hammam
  • AliceFrance · 3 Oct 2024 10Exceptional

    Unique, relaxing and well located!!

    Liked : B&B Schopenhauer is centrally located next to some great restaurants, bars and cultural locations. It's a perfect place to stay during a holiday in Ghent. Schopenhauer is both comfortable and unique, it's a really special place to stay. The hammam was top notch. We also felt very welcome. We met Eric briefly and he was really lovely. His recommendations were great. We will definitely stay again if we visit Ghent in the future.

    • Wellness Suite with private Hammam

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

Ajuinlei 8, Elisabethbegijnhof-Papegaai, 9000 Ghent, Belgium

Directions

Things to see nearby

  • St Michael's Bridge 230 m3 min walk
  • Sint Michielskerk 240 m4 min walk
  • Oud Postgebouw 270 m3 min walk
  • Sint Niklaaskerk 280 m5 min walk
  • Belgische Bank van de Arbeid 330 m4 min walk
  • Belfry of Ghent 360 m5 min walk

Restaurants and cafés

  • Eat Love Pizza on site
  • Eat Love Pizza on site
  • Elmo on site
  • Pitaya on site
  • Tijuana 200 m3 min walk
  • Parole 270 m3 min walk

Getting around

  • Station Gent Dampoort 1.5 km22 min walk
  • Sint-Pietersstation Gent 1.8 km26 min walk
  • Antwerp International Airport 53 km45 min drive
  • Brussels Airport 54 km48 min drive
  • Ostend - Bruges International Airport 60 km43 min drive

Places and distances from Booking.com (straight-line distances, times are approximate). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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